YMCA Camp Abnaki

09/07/2026

It's been a fabulous Labor Day Weekend Family Camp with new and returning families. Great weather and lots of time for camp favorites. Save the date for Labor Day Family Camp 2027. Sept. 3-6.

09/05/2026

Who else wants to go back to camp?

08/26/2026

That's a wrap! Summer 2026 was a great camping season with good weather, great counselors and the best campers. There aren't many places like Camp Abnaki -- where boys and young men can be themselves. They can lead, follow, mess up and try again, and really show up for each other.

Thank you, Camp Abnaki Families, for sharing your boys with us this year. We can't wait to see you all again next summer!

08/20/2026

Safety first! Lifejackets, helmets, harnesses and preventative care are a big deal here, and we work hard to make sure our campers understand the importance of safety, caution and our camp motto "Help the Other Fellow".

08/18/2026

Our counselors are the beating heart of Abnaki. Show some love to a camp counselor in your life today!

08/17/2026

Camp has been a blast this summer! We’ve enjoyed countless Evening Programs, new skill classes, and made memories together.

08/15/2026

For many Abnaki campers, this is the place where they make some of their fondest memories and form their closest friendships. The friends you make here will last a lifetime!

08/13/2026

Put your hands together for our kitchen staff! Robby, Grecia, Paola, and David are the magic behind all the food we eat at camp. We can’t thank them enough for their hard work and passion.

08/12/2026

Many of our day campers go on to join our overnight programs at Abnaki, and last night at cookout our Day Camp Director Carissa had a chance to reunite with former day campers!

08/09/2026

Grand Isle Rescue. Thank you for your kind words and tireless work to support our community. We appreciate all you do.

Grand Isle / North Hero Rescue is proud to recognize Camp Abnaki as the recipient of the 2026 Community Emergency Preparedness Award in honor of the camp staff’s outstanding actions during an emergency on July 12, 2026.

The award recognizes organizations and individuals who demonstrate exceptional preparedness, professionalism, and commitment to protecting the health and safety of those in their care. Camp Abnaki’s response on July 12 exemplified these values.

It was immediately clear from the actions of the Camp Abnaki staff that they had prepared for the unexpected. Their well-trained, professional team responded quickly, remained calm under pressure, and worked seamlessly to manage a critical situation until emergency responders arrived. Their preparedness and dedication made a meaningful difference.

Emergency preparedness is built long before an incident occurs through planning, training, communication, and regular practice. Camp Abnaki’s staff demonstrated that this investment in preparedness pays dividends when every second counts. Their coordinated response reflected a culture of safety and a commitment to the well-being of every camper, staff member, and visitor.

Grand Isle North Hero Rescue is honored to present the 2026 Community Emergency Preparedness Award to Camp Abnaki in recognition of its exemplary leadership, professionalism, and commitment to emergency readiness!